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THE SCHOOL OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE 560 BAKER HALL 517-355-2197
WELCOME to the School of Criminal Justice. By declaring Criminal Justice as your major, you have taken one more step in achieving your future goals. There are approximately 800 undergraduates in the Criminal Justice program at Michigan State University. We, the advisors and faculty, are eager to assist you in any way so please seek us out. The main office staff in 560 Baker Hall is also at your service. Please schedule an appointment with your advisor on a yearly, if not semester, basis to plan your academic program. Regular appointments with your advisor are the best way to stay on track. To schedule an appointment, visit the website at http://ntweb11.ais.msu.edu/aas/. You will need your MSU e-mail ID and password. The advisors‟ names, office addresses, and assigned advisees are listed below. Take advantage of the resources available on the school‟s website www.cj.msu.edu. Check out the pages listed under “Current Students” – “Advising” for additional information on planning your academic and professional career. After setting up your MSU e-mail account, remember to subscribe to the School‟s LISTSERV, an electronic forum for Criminal Justice students. The School‟s LISTSERV is a simply way to receive up-to-date information about many events, services, employment, and internship opportunities within the School of Criminal Justice. To subscribe: Send an e-mail to: [email protected] Leave the subject line blank and write the following in the text: Sub(space)CJ-student(space)your name

STU-INFO is another useful service that allows students to access such academic and financial information as the status of financial aid, refunds, grades, holds, enrollment by term and subject, and enrollment appointments. STU-INFO is an inquirybased only system and is available twenty-four hours a day. The information displayed in STU-INFO is one day old. Any changes made to your academic and/or financial information will appear in STU-INFO 24 hours after those changes are made. You can log in to STU-INFO from any computer with access to the Internet. Connecting to STU-INFO does require your MSU net ID and password. If your access is denied due to a problem with your net ID and password, contact the Registrar‟s Office at 517355-3300 for assistance in correcting the problem. We look forward to seeing you soon! Sincerely, Shannon Burton Academic Advisor 126 Baker Hall 517-355-4679 [email protected] CJusticeMSU – AIM Barbara Kolar Academic Advisor 128 Baker Hall 517-353-9866 [email protected] Tim Homberg Career Advising 130 Baker Hall 517-432-3197 [email protected]

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
University Writing Requirements ................................................................................................................................. 5 University Integrative Studies Requirements ............................................................................................................... 5 University Mathematic Requirements .......................................................................................................................... 5 College of Social Science (CSS) Requirements .......................................................................................................... 6 Criminal Justice Major Requirements .......................................................................................................................... 7 Specialization in Security Management ....................................................................................................................... 8 Suggested Coursework for CSS Requirements in Social Science .............................................................................. 9 Suggested Coursework for CSS Requirements in Arts and Letters .......................................................................... 13 Suggested Coursework for CSS Requirements in Natural Science .......................................................................... 16 Opportunities to Enhance the CJ Major ..................................................................................................................... 17 Additional Major ........................................................................................................................................... 17 Second Degree ........................................................................................................................................... 17 Specializations ............................................................................................................................................ 17 Independent Study ...................................................................................................................................... 17 Overseas Study ......................................................................................................................................................... 17 Study Away ................................................................................................................................................................ 18 Internships ................................................................................................................................................................. 19 Criminal Justice Scholarships .................................................................................................................................... 19 Criminal Justice Associations .................................................................................................................................... 19 Undergraduate Minors and Specializations ................................................................................................................. 21 Career Related Services ............................................................................................................................................ 22 Placement Services ..................................................................................................................................... 22 Service Learning Center .............................................................................................................................. 22 Testing Office .............................................................................................................................................. 22 Academic Improvement Services .............................................................................................................................. 23 Learning Resource Center .......................................................................................................................... 23 Writing Center ............................................................................................................................................. 23 Office of Supportive Services ...................................................................................................................... 23 Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities ............................................................................................ 23 Family Resource Center .............................................................................................................................. 23 Office of Minority Student Affairs ................................................................................................................. 23 Counseling Center ....................................................................................................................................... 24 Academic Integrity .................................................................................................................................................... 25 College of Social Science Honor Code ........................................................................................................................ 26 Policies and Procedures ............................................................................................................................................ 27 Classification of Students ............................................................................................................................ 27 Credit Load ................................................................................................................................................... 27 Change of Enrollment/Registration ............................................................................................................... 27 Repeat Credits ............................................................................................................................................ 27 Withdrawal from University .......................................................................................................................... 27 Grading Systems, Incompletes, Grade Corrections, Academic Standing ................................................... 28 Guest Student Status .................................................................................................................................. 28 Guest Course Approval/Transfer Course Equivalencies ............................................................................. 29 Changing Majors ......................................................................................................................................... 29 Final Exam .................................................................................................................................................. 29 Applying for Re-Admission .......................................................................................................................... 30 Application for Graduation ........................................................................................................................... 30 Transfer Credit Policy .................................................................................................................................. 30 Description of Criminal Justice Courses ...................................................................................................... 32 Faculty ....................................................................................................................................................................... 37 Checklist .................................................................................................................................................................... 38 2

STUDENT PLANNING GUIDE Bachelor of Arts Program in Criminal Justice
PURPOSE OF THE STUDENT PLANNING GUIDE AND ACADEMIC ADVISING This guide has been prepared to assist students in planning their four-year curriculum leading to a Bachelors of Arts degree in Criminal Justice. It supplements the following University publications: Description of Courses, Academic Programs and Schedule of Courses. Students, in consultation with the School of Criminal Justice academic advisors and faculty, are responsible for organizing their programs and satisfying degree requirements. Academic advising is an educational process that, by intention and design, facilitates students‟ understanding of the meaning and purpose of higher education and fosters their intellectual and personal development toward academic success and lifelong learning (NACADA, 2004) At the School of Criminal Justice of Michigan State University, academic advising provides students with the opportunity to build a relationship with their advisor for the purpose of gaining assistance in planning their educational career, in learning the skills needed for academic success, and in learning how to access the variety of resources and services available to them on the Michigan State University campus. Academic advising is a collaborative educational process whereby students and their advisors are partners in meeting the essential learning outcomes, ensuring student academic success, and outlining the steps for achievement of the students‟ personal, academic and career goals. This advisor/student partnership requires participation and involvement of both the advisor and the student as it is built over the student‟s entire educational experience at the university. Both the student and the advisor have clear responsibilities for ensuring the advising partnership is successful. However, you are the one ultimately responsible for knowing your requirements. Advisor Responsibilities – What You Can Expect: You can expect your advisor to: Understand and effectively communicate the curriculum, graduation requirements, and university and college policies and procedures; Encourage and guide students as they define and develop realistic goals; Encourage and support students as they gain the skills to develop clear and attainable educational plans; Provide students with information about and strategies for utilizing the available resources and services on campus; Assist students in understanding the purposes and goals of higher education and its effects on their lives and personal goals; Listen to your concerns and respect your individual values and choices Assist you in defining your academic, career, and personal goals, and assist you in creating an educational plan that is consistent with those goals Work with you to assess your academic performance and areas of strength to ensure they are consistent with your plans Monitor and accurately document students‟ progress toward meeting their goals; Be assessable for meeting with advisees via office hours for advising, telephone, e-mail, or web access; Assist students in gaining decision making skills and skills in assuming responsibility for their educational plans and achievements; Maintain confidentiality; And, assist students in working closely with their professors.

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Advisee Responsibilities – What You are Expected To Do: As an advisee, you have clear responsibilities in the advising partnership in order to be successful: Schedule regular appointments or make regular contacts with advisor during each semester; Come prepared to each appointment with questions or material for discussion; Be an active learner by participating fully in the advising experience; Ask questions if you do not understand an issue or have a specific concern; Be open and willing to consider advice from faculty, advisors, and other mentors; Keep a personal record of your progress toward meeting your goals; Read your MSU email and the messages sent from me; Organize official documents in a way that enables you to access them when needed; Review your Degree Navigator report each semester and track your progress towards completing your graduation requirements; Complete all assignments or recommendations from your advisor; Gather all relevant decision-making information; Clarify personal values and goals and provide advisor with accurate information regarding your interests and abilities; Become knowledgeable about college programs, policies, and procedures; And, ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR DECISIONS. ADMISSION TO THE SCHOOL OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE All students at Michigan State University are enrolled in either the lower division, the Undergraduate University Department, (freshmen and sophomores) or the upper division (juniors and seniors) of the university. The upper division consists of academic units organized into colleges that award undergraduate degrees. The School of Criminal Justice is an academic unit within the College of Social Science. Majors in the School of Criminal Justice receive their degrees from the College of Social Science. Students are automatically admitted to both the College of Social Science and the School of Criminal Justice upon completion of 56 semester credits if they are in good academic standing (see Academic Programs). REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION* All criminal justice majors must satisfy the University‟s degree requirement of 120 semester credits (123 credits if MTH 1825 is taken) with a minimum grade point average of 2.0 overall. In addition, a minimum 2.0 grade point average within the student‟s major is required. Within the 120/123 credits, students must complete the University Integrative Studies, writing and math requirements, the College of Social Science requirements and the requirements for the criminal justice major (see Student Planning Guide). *To be recommended for a bachelor’s degree, a student must: 1. Complete one year‟s work, normally the year of graduation, earning at least 30 credits in courses offered by Michigan State University. Seniors who have earned sufficient credit from Michigan State University, and who have met the minimum requirements stated below, through prior arrangement with the Registrar and the assistant dean of the College of Social Science, may be permitted to transfer 10 of their last 30 credits from an accredited four-year college or university. 2. Earn at least 27 credits on the East Lansing campus after reaching junior standing. 3. Complete at least 20 credits at MSU while enrolled in the major in the college in which the degree is to be earned. 4. Remove any deficiencies identified by MSU academic placement test scores. 5. Complete the University requirement in Integrative Studies, mathematics and writing as previously stated. 6. Complete an approved program of study in a college (this refers to completion of the Criminal Justice major requirements and the College of Social Science requirements). 7. Complete a minimum of 120 credits (123 credits if MTH 1825 is taken) with at least 2.0 cumulative grade point average and a 2.0 grade point average in the major.

* If pursuing dual degrees, you will need 150/153 credits overall and complete the college requirements for both degrees as well as major and university requirements.*If pursuing an additional major, you only need 120/123 credits provided you have fulfilled all university, college and major requirements for both majors. * See Academic Programs.

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BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE WITH A MAJOR IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE
UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS – 31 credits I. University Writing Requirements – 4 credits A. Complete a 4-credit Tier I writing course from the Department of Writing, Rhetoric and American Culture (WRA). 1. Students who receive a 1.0 or 1.5 in the Tier I course must repeat the course. 2. Students who place in the Developmental Level Writing Course (WRA 1004 and WRA 0102) must complete that course and the Tier I writing course. 3. Students who score 3 on the Advanced Placement Test may waive the Tier I course. Students who score 4 or 5 will receive credit for the Tier I course.

*The University’s Tier II writing requirement is completed the student’s senior year with one of the following approved criminal justice writing course (CJ 424W, CJ 427W, CJ 430W, CJ 445W, CJ456W, CJ 465W or CJ 485W).

II. Integrative Studies Requirement – 24 credits A. Eight (8) credits of Integrative Studies in Arts and Humanities** 1. IAH 201-210 (4 credits) Prerequisite – WRA (Tier I writing requirement) with at least a 2.0 2. A second IAH course, 211 or higher* (4 credits) *Prerequisite – IAH 201-210 B. Eight (8) credits of Integrative Studies in Natural Science 1. One ISB course (3 credits) 2. One ISP course (3 credits) 3. One ISB or ISP lab (2 credits) The ISB lab is 208L and may be taken with ISB 202, 204 or 206H. It may not be taken with ISB 200, which does not have a corequisite lab. The lab for ISP courses has the same number as the matching lecture course. (For example, if you enroll in ISP 203, you would also enroll in ISP 203L for the lab. If you enroll in ISB 202, 204 or 206H, you will enroll in the lab ISB 208L.) Some colleges, departments and schools allow students in their programs to complete an approved alternative track in natural science. These alternatives are stated in the college, department and school requirements. Students who change majors from a program with an approval alternative to a program without an alternative will be given credit for the completed portion of the alternative. C. Eight (8) credits of Integrative Studies in Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences ** 1. One 200 level ISS course (4 credits) 2. One 300 level ISS course (4 credits) Prerequisite – ISS 200 level course ** IAH/ISS distribution requirement: One I course and one N course or one I or N and a D course. III. University Mathematics Requirement – 3 credits (minimum) Students may fulfill the university mathematics requirements by either: A. Receiving an official MSU placement test score of 19 or better on the proctored AOP exam – OR – B. Completing the following at MSU or receiving transfer credit for: 1. A total of one course: With at least one course from LB 118; MTH 110; MTH 116 OR 2. A total of two courses: With at least one course from MTH 103; MTH 103 WAIVE AND at least one course from MTH 112; MTH 114; MTH 124; MTH 132; MTH 152H, MTH 201; STT 200; STT 201

*Please note that Criminal Justice majors are required to take STT 200 or STT 201.

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COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCE REQUIREMENTS – 30 credits A. A minimum grade point average of 2.0 in the major courses (all Criminal Justice courses/credits). B. Courses totaling at least fifteen (15) semester credits in the social science disciplines of Anthropology*, Economics, Family & Child Ecology, Geography*, History, Human Development and Family Studies, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work and Urban Planning. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. _______________________________________________ (CSS) _______________________________________________ (CSS) _______________________________________________ (CSS) _______________________________________________ (CSS) _______________________________________________ (CSS)

C. Courses totaling at least nine (9) semester credits in the College of Arts and Letters (CAL). 1. _______________________________________________ (CAL) 2. _______________________________________________ (CAL) 3. _______________________________________________ (CAL) D. Courses totaling at least six (6) semester credits in the College of Natural Science (CNS). 1. _______________________________________________ (CNS) 2. _______________________________________________ (CNS) *ANP 202, GEO 203, GEO 206 and HST 250 are exceptions to the College of Social Science course selections. These courses can be applied either as Social Science or Natural Science, but not both. E. College Credit Distribution Requirements 1. A minimum of 30 semester credits at the 300 level or above. 2. A maximum of 12 semester credits of independent study* may be applied toward the degree requirements (see #4). 3. A maximum of 12 semester credits of internships and field experience credits may be applied toward the degree requirements (see #4). 4. The total of independent study, internship and field experience credits may not exceed 20 credits (see Academic Programs). Note: Courses taken to satisfy college and/or major requirements may NOT be taken under the Credit/NoCredit status. *A maximum of 6 credits may be earned in CJ 490.

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CRIMINAL JUSTICE MAJOR REQUIREMENTS – 30 credits (Effective Fall 2006) A. Prerequisite Courses: 12 credits CJ 110 CJ 220 CJ 275 CJ 292 (3) (3) (3) (3) Introduction to Criminal Justice Criminology Criminal Procedure Methods of Criminal Justice Research

B. Core Courses: 2 or 3 of the following courses (6-9 credits) CJ 335 CJ 355 CJ 365 CJ 385 (3) (3) (3) (3) Policing Juvenile Justice Corrections Private Security

C. Criminal Justice Electives: 3 or 4 of the following courses (9-12 credits) CJ 210 CJ 235 CJ 400H CJ 421 CJ 422 CJ 424 CJ 425 CJ 427W CJ 429 CJ 430W CJ 432 CJ 433 CJ 434 CJ 439 CJ 445W CJ 456W CJ 465W CJ 466 CJ 471 CJ 474 CJ 485W CJ 490 CJ 491 (3) (3) (V) (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) (V) (V) Introduction to Forensic Science Investigative Procedures Honors Independent Study (For Honors College Students Only) Minorities, Crime and Social Policy Comparative and Historical Criminal Justice Crime, Mass Media and Society Women and Criminal Justice Criminology and Public Policy Topics in CyberSecurity Advanced Seminar in Policing Community Policing Law Enforcement Intelligence Operations Police Administration Homeland Security CyberCrime and CyberSecurity Criminal Careers and Career Criminals Critical Issues in Corrections Correctional Organizations and Systems Law of Corrections Law and Criminal Justice Policy Critical Issues in Private Security Independent Study Topics in Criminal Justice

*9 credits at 400 level to include at least one Senior Writing Course GENERAL ELECTIVE REQUIREMENTS – to reach 120 to 123 credits overall (150/153 for dual degree) Complete additional credits in courses of the student‟s choice in any area, including any course work above and beyond requirements. Criminal Justice Practicum (CJ 494) and Leadership & Professional Development in CJ (CJ 294) credits count toward your general electives, not your CJ electives. 7

SECURITY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIZATION
A security management specialization is available to all undergraduates. In addition to all other school, college and University requirements, criminal justice majors interested in earning the Security Management Specialization would be required to complete (in addition to all other University, college and major requirements): ALL of the following: CJ 235 CJ 335 CJ 385 CJ 485W CJ 494 ACC 230 ONE of the following: CSE 101 CSE 131 CSE 231 ONE of the following: MKT 327 MGT 325 GBL 323 FI 320 Introduction to Marketing Management Skills and Processes Introduction to Business Law Introduction to Finance Computing Concepts and Competencies Technical Computing & Problem Solving Introduction to Programming I Investigations Procedure Policing Private Security Critical Issues in Private Security Internship** (must be a security focus) Survey of Accounting Concepts

Electives with relevance to security are recommended and should be discussed with a criminal justice advisor when planning your schedule. In addition to the above listed courses, non-criminal justice majors seeking the specialization in security will be required to take: CJ 110 CJ 220 CJ 275 CJ 292 Introduction to Criminal Justice Criminology Criminal Procedure Research Methods in Criminal Justice – or – an equivalent course in another department. (See a criminal justice advisor for approval of a substitute course.)

** An equivalent internship in another department must be evaluated by the Criminal Justice Internship Coordinator prior to registration for approval as a substitute for CJ 494.

OTHER SPECIALIZATIONS AVAILABLE
For a listing of all MSU Specializations, go to http://www.reg.msu.edu/ucc/specializations.asp.

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SUGGESTED COURSEWORK FOR THE COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCE REQUIREMENT IN SOCIAL SCIENCE (CSS)
Students must earn fifteen (15) credits in coursework in the following social science disciplines: Anthropology*, Economics, Geography**, History, Human Development and Family Studies, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work and Urban Planning. Below is a list of suggested coursework and is subject to change as departments add and delete course selections. Check the online Schedule of Courses (www.schedule.msu.edu) for course availability as well as for other possible social science course selections. When selecting coursework, however, remember that the College of Social Science requires that a student earn a minimum of 30 credits at the 300/400 level. ANP HDFS PSY UP Anthropology Human Dev. & Family Studies Psychology Urban Planning (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) EC HST SOC Economics History Sociology GEO PLS SW Geography Political Science Social Work

Anthropology: ANP 101 ANP 201 ANP 203 ANP 220 ANP 264 ANP 270 ANP 280 Economics: EC 201 EC 202 Geography: GEO 113 GEO 151 GEO 204 GEO 221 GEO 259 GEO 330 GEO 333 GEO 335 GEO 336 GEO 337 GEO 338

Introduction to Anthropology Socio-cultural Diversity Introduction to Archaeology Gender Relations Great Discoveries in Archaeology Women and Health Anthropological Film Introduction to Microeconomics Introduction to Macroeconomics Introduction to Economic Geography Cultural Geography World Regional Geography Introduction to Geographic Information Geography of Recreation and Tourism Geography of the United States and Canada Geography of Michigan and the Great Lakes Geography of Latin America Geography of Europe Geography of East Asia Geography of Africa

Human Development and Family Studies: HDFS 145 (3) The Individual, Marriage and Family HDFS 211 (3) Child Growth and Development HDFS 212 (3) Children, Youth and Family HDFS 225 (3) Ecology of Lifespan Human Development HDFS 238 (3) Personal Finance HDFS 270 (3) Introduction to Family Community Services HDFS 280 (3) Community as Context for Individual And Family Development

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History: HST 140 HST 150 HST 202 HST 203 HST 205A HST 205B HST 206 HST 209 HST 210 HST 301 HST 302 HST 303 HST 304 HST 305 HST 306 HST 310 HST 311 HST 312 HST 313 HST 314 HST 315 HST 316 HST 317 HST 318A HST 318B HST 319 HST 320 HST 321 HST 323 HST 324 HST 325 HST 326 HST 327 HST 329 HST 330 HST 331 HST 332A HST 332B HST 333 HST 334 HST 335 HST 336 HST 340 HST 341 HST 342 HST 343 HST 344 HST 347 HST 348 HST 360 HST 361 HST 362

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World History to 1500 World History Since 1500 U.S. History to 1876 U.S. History since 1876 Ancient Mediterranean from 3000 BCE to 400 CE Europe in the Middle Ages 400 to 1500 European History since 1500 Traditional East Asia Modern East Asia Colonial America to 1700 Revolutionary America Union to Disunion The American Civil War The Making of the Modern U.S. Modern United States African-American History to 1876 African-American History since 1876 African-American Women Women in the United States to 1869 Women in the United States since 1869 American Intellectual History to 1860 United States Intellectual History since 1860 American Jewish History United States Constitutional History to 1890 United States Constitutional History from 1877 Asian-American History History of Michigan History of the American West United States Industrial Civilization: 1820 to 1929 History of Sport in America United States Foreign Relations to 1914 United States Foreign Relations from 1914 History of Mexican-Americans in the United States History of Canada Ancient History to 200 BC Ancient Roman History 200 BC to 500 AD Europe in the Middle Ages 300 to 900 AD Europe in the Middle Ages 1000 to 1300 AD Europe in Crisis 1300 to 1450 Early Modern Europe 1400 to 1700 Europe in Age of Revolution 1700 to 1870 Contemporary Europe 1870 to Present England to 1688 Britain since 1688 Modern East-Central Europe Russia from Peter the Great to Lenin Russia in the 20th Century Modern France Modern Germany African History to 1800 African History Since 1800 West Africa and the African-American Connection 10

HST 367 HST 372 HST 373 HST 378 HST 379 HST 380 HST 390 HST 391 HST 392 HST 393 HST 410 HST 412

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Imperial China The Middle East: Islam and Empires The Middle East: The Ottoman Empire Native Americans in North American History to 1830 Native Americans in North American History from 1830 Colonial Latin America History of International Relations Environmental History of North America History of the Holocaust History of India History of Western Urbanization Women in Modern European History Introduction to American National Government Government and Politics of the World Introduction to International Relations Introduction to Political Philosophy Introduction to Political Science American State Government Urban Politics Police Bureaucracy in the Policy Process Public Policy Analysis The American Judicial Process American Constitutional Law Comparative Legal Systems American Legislative Process American Executive Process Political Parties and Interest Groups Political Socialization and Public Opinion Campaigns and Elections Comparative Political Economy Politics in the Third World African Politics Latin American Politics Politics of Asia West European Politics Politics of English Speaking Democracies Politics of the USSR and Its Successor States Foreign Policy International Political Conflict International Organization and Cooperation American Political Thought Introductory Psychology Cognitive Psychology Lesbian, Bisexual and Gay Studies: Psychological and Cultural Issues Brain and Behavior Social Psychology (same as SOC 241 Social Psychology) Personality Psychology of Women Developmental Psychology: Infancy through Childhood 11

Political Science: PLS 100 (3) PLS 140 (3) PLS 160 (3) PLS 170 (3) PLS 200 (4) PLS 301 (3) PLS 302 (3) PLS 310 (3) PLS 313 (3) PLS 320 (3) PLS 321 (3) PLS 322 (3) PLS 324 (3) PLS 325 (3) PLS 331 (3) PLS 333 (3) PLS 334 (3) PLS 342 (3) PLS 344 (3) PLS 351 (3) PLS 352 (3) PLS 354 (3) PLS 356 (3) PLS 357 (3) PLS 358 (3) PLS 362 (3) PLS 363 (3) PLS 364 (3) PLS 377 (3) Psychology: PSY 101 PSY 200 PSY 204 PSY 209 PSY 235 PSY 236 PSY 239 PSY 244 (4) (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) (3)

PSY 255 PSY 270 PSY 280 PSY 320 PSY 330 PSY 344 Sociology: SOC 100 SOC 131 SOC 161 SOC 215 SOC 216 SOC 241 SOC 315 SOC 316 SOC 321 SOC 322 SOC 330 SOC 331 SOC 361 SOC 362 SOC 363 SOC 368 SOC 375 SOC 415 SOC 424 SOC 433 SOC 441 SOC 451 SOC 452 SOC 475 SOC 476 SOC 481 Social Work: SW 200 SW 471 SW 472 SW 474 SW 475

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Industrial and Organizational Psychology Community Psychology Abnormal Psychology Health Psychology Personality from a Psychoanalytic Perspective Developmental Psychology: Adolescence through Youth Introduction to Sociology Social Problems International Development and Change Race and Ethnicity Sex and Gender Social Psychology (same as PSY 235 Social Psychology) Family and Society Youth and Society Industrial Sociology Sociology of Work Social Stratification Political Sociology Contemporary Communities Developing Societies Rural Sociology Science, Technology and Society Urban Sociology Russian Contemporary Society Complex Organizations Law and Social Change Personality and Social Structure Dynamics of Population Environment and Society Sociology of Health Care Systems Social Psychology of Health Intentional Social Change Introduction to Social Work Child Welfare Social Work in Health Care Substance Abuse and the Human Services School Violence: Causes and Interventions The City The Role of Planning in Urban and Regional Development

Urban Planning: UP 100 (3) UP 201 (3)

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SUGGESTED COURSES FOR THE COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCE REQUIREMENT IN ARTS AND LETTERS (CAL)
Students must earn nine (9) credits in the following arts and letters disciplines to satisfy the College of Social Science arts and letters requirement. This is a list of suggested coursework and is subject to change as departments add and delete course selections. Students may select 100 and 200 level coursework. Check the online Schedule of Courses for course availability as well as for other possible course selections. When selecting coursework, however, remember that the College of Social Science requires that a student earn a minimum of 30 credits at the 300/400 level.
AFR CLA GRK HEB IAH LIN PRT ROM STA African Language Classical Studies Greek Hebrew Integ Studies Arts/Hum* Linguistics Portuguese Romance Languages Studio Art ARB ENG GER HA JPN LL PHL RUS THR Arabic English German History of Art Japanese Linguistics & Language Philosophy Russian Theater CHS FRN GSAH ITL LTN MUS REL SPN WS Chinese French Global Studies Italian Latin Music Religious Studies Spanish Women‟s Studies

Classical Studies: CLA 120 (3) CLA 140 (3) CLA 190 (3) CLA 309 (3) CLA 310 (3) CLA 360 (3) CLA 400 (3) English: ENG 153 ENG 203 ENG 204 ENG 205 ENG 206 ENG 226 ENG 228 ENG 230 ENG 265 ENG 266 ENG 302 ENG 308 ENG 330 ENG 341 ENG 342 ENG 344 ENG 349 ENG 351 ENG 352 ENG 353 ENG 354 ENG 361 ENG 363 ENG 366

Latin and Greek Roots of English Words Greek and Roman Mythology Introduction to Classics Greek Civilization Roman Civilization Ancient Novel in English Translation Women in Classical Greek Society

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Introduction to Women Authors Genres and Themes Readings in North American Literature Readings in British Literature Readings in Contemporary Literature Introduction to Creative Writing (request override to enroll) Introduction to Fiction Writing (request override to enroll) Introduction to Film Classical Myths and Literature Literary Interpretation of the Bible Introduction to English Language Studies Literature for Young Adults Film Theory Introduction to Popular Culture Popular Literary Genres Jewish-American Literature African-American Literature I Chicano and Latino Literature in English Translation Asian-American Writing Women and Literature Native American Literature Asian Literature in English African Literature Irish Literature

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French: FRN 355

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French Literature in English Translation

Global Studies in Arts & Humanities: GSAH 220 (3) Global Interactions and Identities GSAH 230 (3) Values, Experience and Difference In Global Contexts GSAH 311 (3) Crossing Boundaries/Changing Worlds GSAH 312 (3) Media, Change, Access and Representation Italian: ITL 355 Linguistics: LIN 200 LIN 225 LIN 401 Music: MUS 116 MUS 122 MUS 125 MUS 178 Philosophy: PHL 130 PHL 200 PHL 210 PHL 211 PHL 320 PHL 330 PHL 340 PHL 345 PHL 347 PHL 350 PHL 353 PHL 354 PHL 356 PHL 357 PHL 360 PHL 380
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Religious Studies: REL 101 (3) REL 205 (3) REL 220 (3) REL 306 (3) REL 310 (3) REL 315 (3) REL 320 (3) REL 330 (3) REL 340 (3) REL 350 (3) REL 360 (3) REL 410 (3) REL 411 (3) REL 420 (3) REL 431 (3)

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REL 470 REL 471 REL 475 REL 480 REL 491

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Religious and Secular Cosmologies The Ritual Process Anthropological Approaches to Religion Comparative Studies in Religion Special Topics in Religious Studies Literature of the Classical Tradition French, Italian and Spanish Cinema Since 1930 Russian Literature in Translation: Early and Mid 19th Century Russian Literature in Translation: Late 19th and 20th Century Drawing I Color and Design Three-Dimensional Form Acting I Theatrical Play Analysis Production Design: Scenery and Lighting Production Design: Costumes, Props and Makeup Acting for non-majors Plays as Film Introduction to Women‟s Studies Introduction to Contemporary Feminist Theory Introduction to Gender and Environmental Issues Women and Language Sexual Violence Against Women & Children‟s Theory and Response Jewish Women‟s Experiences and Writings Gender and Popular Culture Women and Change in Developing Countries Women and the Law in the United States History of Sexuality Since the 18th Century Women and Gender in Africa

Romance Language: ROM 241 (3) ROM 355 (4) Russian: RUS 231 RUS 232 Studio Art: STA 110 STA 113 STA 114 Theater: THR 101 THR 110 THR 211 THR 212 THR 310 THR 350
(3) (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) (3)

Women’s Studies: WS 201 (3) WS 202 (3) WS 211 (3) WS 225 (3) WS 301 (3) WS 302 (3) WS 320 (3) WS 403 (3) WS 404 (3) WS 420 (3) WS 421 (3)

* You must first fulfill your University IAH requirements before additional IAH credits can be applied to the College of Social Science Arts and Letters requirements.

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SUGGESTED COURSES FOR THE COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCE REQUIREMENT IN NATURAL SCIENCE (CNS)
Courses taken to satisfy college requirements may NOT be taken for Credit/No Credit status. Independent study and internship credits do NOT apply toward college requirements. Please note other exceptions below. Courses from the following departments in the College of Natural Science apply toward the six (6) credits required:* AST CEM GLG MIC PLB ZOL Astronomy Chemistry Geology Microbiology Plant Biology Zoology BMB CMB ISP/ISB*** MMG PSL Biochemistry Cell & Molecular Biology Phys/Bio Sciences Microbio & Molecular Genetics Physiology BS ENT MTH PHY STT Biology Entomology Mathematics** Physics Statistics

Approved additional selections for the College of Natural Science requirement: ANP 202 CSE 101 GEO 203 GEO 206 GEO 206L HNF 150 HST 250 (3) (3) (3) (3) (1) (3) (3) Biocultural Evolution Computing Concepts and Competencies Introduction to Meteorology Physical Geography Physical Geography Lab Introduction to Human Nutrition History and Technology of the Digital Age

*Exceptions – The following courses may NOT be used to meet this requirement: NSC Coures MTH 1825 MTH 100E MTH 290 **The mathematics or statistics course taken in fulfillment of the University Mathematics Graduation Requirement may NOT also apply to the college requirement in Natural Science. ***You must first fill your University ISP/ISB requirements before additional ISP/ISB classes can be applied to the College of Social Science Natural Science requirements.

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OPPORTUNITIES TO ENHANCE THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE MAJOR (BACHELOR’S DEGREE)
ADDITIONAL MAJOR
Some students express interest in obtaining an additional major to compliment their primary major in criminal justice. Students wishing to pursue two majors must declare this intention in order to have the additional major posted to their academic records. Successful completion of an additional major is noted on the student‟s official transcript. Students need to contact an advisor in the unit of the desired additional major for information on the major‟s requirements and to complete the necessary paperwork.

SECOND DEGREE
Students interested in earning two bachelor degrees must be advised by the units of each major. To earn a second degree, a student must earn a minimum of 150 credits (a minimum of 30 credits over and above the credits earned for the first degree). A student successfully completing all requirements for both degrees (university, college and major) will be awarded two degrees. Consult the undergraduate advisors of each unit for requirements and guidance in choosing coursework.

SPECIALIZATIONS
A specialization is another way to earn a certified credential noted on your transcript. A designated block of courses and credits in a special topical area are required for such certification. There are many specializations available to undergraduates. For a list of specializations, go to http://www.msu.edu/unit/apueas/special.htm. A list of available specializations can also be found in the Academic Programs.

MINORS
Some students express interest in obtaining a minor to compliment their primary major in Criminal Justice. Successful completion of a minor is noted on the student‟s official transcript. Students need to contact an advisor in the unit of the minor for information on the minor‟s requirements and to have the minor posted to their academic record. A list of available minors can be found in the Academic Programs.

INDEPENDENT STUDY
Independent study credits may not exceed eight credits in a single semester. A total of 12 independent study credits may be applied toward the 120 credits required for a bachelor‟s degree. For other restrictions and limitations on the total credits applicable, see pp. 5, Section E, “College Credit Distribution Requirements”. In order to enroll in an Independent Study in Criminal Justice (CJ 490), a student must have junior standing, have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and also have taken and passed at least one of the following: CJ 335, CJ 355, CJ 365 or CJ 385. An Independent Study is a written proposal prepared by a student and approved by a faculty member who has agreed to supervise the Independent Study and by the student‟s academic advisor. No more than 6 credits may be earned in CJ 490. See Academic Programs for Independent Study Guidelines.

OVERSEAS STUDIES PROGRAMS
AUSTRALIA: ITS PEOPLE, GOVERNMENT, JUSTICE SYSTEMS AND PUBLIC POLICIES Open to all majors, this spring semester interdisciplinary program offers an exceptional opportunity to study firsthand the people, government, justice systems and public policies of Australia. The program allows students to study the dichotomous qualities of Australia, from its cosmopolitan environment to its reputation as one of the world‟s last frontiers. Scheduled during Australia‟s summer months of January and February, this overseas studies program is conducive to scheduling many sun and water activities during the participant‟s free time. Classes generally meet four times a week, leaving long weekends for individual travel and sightseeing. CARIBBEAN; COMPARATIVE LAW AND LEGAL SYSTEMS IN THE CARIBBEAN BASIN Open to all majors, this spring semester program offers an exciting opportunity to study two of the world‟s major legal systems – common law and civil law for eight weeks in Barbados, St. Maarten and St. Thomas. The program will explore colonial, postcolonial and global legal studies as well as allow students to study the nature of law from an array of perspectives, theories and methodologies from social science, the humanities and the professional legal training.

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MADAGASCAR: PARADISE IN PERIL? EXPLORING MADAGASCAR’S BIODIVERSITY CRISIS Open to all majors, this early summer program is co-sponsored by the Colleges of Social Science, Agriculture & Natural Resources and Natural Science. The three week program takes students to the island of Madagascar, home to an astonishing eight plant, four bird and five primate families that live nowhere else on Earth. The program allows students to examine the delicate relationship Madagascar is faced in balancing between human development and environmental protection. PHILIPPINES: JUSTICE AND DEVELOPMENT PRACTICE IN TRANSITIONAL SOCIETIES OF SOUTHEAST ASIA Open to all majors, this early summer program (May/June) is sponsored by the College of Social Science. The month long program takes place in the Southeast Asia country of the Philippines. The Philippines has undergone significant social and political transformations within the last few decades, partly fueled by experiences of globalization and technology. The program allows students to learn firsthand many contradictions, challenges, and opportunities in a transitional and developing society in the areas of justice and legal systems, the dynamics of governance and public citizenship and environmental protection. For information regarding these or other overseas study programs, visit the Office of Study Abroad website at studyabroad.msu.edu.

STUDY AWAY
STUDY AND INTERNSHIP IN HAWAII MSU offers this program every summer in cooperation with the University of Hawaii in Honolulu and Hilo, Hawaii. Hawaii is a study in contrast, where Asian and Pacific Island cultures adjust to the impact of urbanization and modernization. Honolulu and Hawaii represent various degrees of assimilation and are well suited for the study of intercultural relations, for they are international communities where cultures of Asia, Polynesia and the West converge. Hilo provides a vivid cultural contrast to metropolitan Honolulu. This program takes a multidisciplinary approach to diversity and social change in a multiethnic community. Students will be taking classes that are team-taught with the University of Hawaii faculty and where University of Hawaii students are enrolled. The focus will be on the styles of adaptation to interaction taking place between people of divergent sociocultural backgrounds. Field trips provide additional close interpersonal contact with the people and cultures of Hawaii. To find out more, contact the Study Away Programs at 432-4541 or visit www.socialscience.msu.edu/Hawaii/. STUDY AND INTERNSHIP IN NEW ORLEANS MSU offers this program every spring semester in New Orleans, Louisiana. The program gives students an opportunity to experience living in and learning about the unique food, culture, and history of southern Louisiana. The program offers a full semester of courses with an internship component that will be coordinated in cooperation with Tulane University. The academic focus of this program will center on the creation and consumption of cultural products, the politics of agriculture, and the marketing and branding of a city and region through its food and celebrations. To find out more, contact the Study Away Programs at 432-4541 or visit www.socialscience.ms.edu/neworleans/. SEMESTER STUDY PROGRAM IN WASHINGTON, D.C. MSU‟s Semester Study Program in Washington, D.C. provides a unique opportunity for qualified juniors and seniors to live, study and work in Washington D.C. during the fall or spring semester. It is an opportunity to complete a full program of study (12-15 semester credits) while living and working in our nation‟s capital, combine coursework with a for-credit internship in a Washington area government department/agency, public interest association, not-for-profit organization or business, live with other students in housing provided at the Washington Center in Northwest D.C., interact with Washington area professionals (including many MSU alumni) and enjoy the city‟s vast governmental-political, cultural and educational resources. To find out more, contact the Study Away Programs at 432-4541 or visit www.socialscience.msu.edu/dcprogram/. RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES Venture is a database of undergraduate research, scholarship and creative opportunities available to MSU undergraduate students. In nearly every college across campus, academically talented students are performing research and undertaking creative activities, either independently with a faculty mentor or in faculty-led teams. These opportunities represent one way for students to become more engaged in their education. Venture connects students to these opportunities and provides an avenue for student engagement in original investigation, experimentation and creative activity across many fields of study ranging from art to zoology. This information was copied from http://venture.msu.edu/. 18

CRIMINAL JUSTICE INTERNSHIP The internship program is an integral component and extension of the academic offerings of the School of Criminal Justice. It is designed to enhance the student‟s total academic experience through a planned program of observation, study and participation in a selected criminal justice agency. It is viewed as a capstone to the student‟s academic experience. The primary purpose of the program is to broaden the educational experience of seniors by giving them an opportunity to work with practitioners in the field. To be eligible for an internship (CJ 494), students must have at least junior standing, have a minimum 2.5 GPA and have completed CJ 110, 220, 275, 292 and at least one of the following courses: CJ 335, 355, 365 or 385. A student may earn a maximum of 12 credits in all enrollments for CJ 494. For more information, pick up a brochure at the Internship Coordinator‟s office at 130 Baker Hall or from one of the academic advisors. CRIMINAL JUSTICE SCHOLARSHIPS The School of Criminal Justice administers and awards several scholarship grants. Below is a brief description of the criteria. Applications are available in Room 135 Baker Hall or from your academic advisor. For more detailed eligibility criteria or to download an application, visit www.cj.msu.edu/~academic /scholarships.html. Applications deadline: February 1st for the following academic year. Tournament of Friendship Scholarship – Undergraduates with a 2.5 GPA. Must be a resident of Michigan. Diane M. DiPonio Memorial Scholarship – Juniors with at least 56 credits with a 3.0 GPA. Walter E. Bothe Memorial Scholarship Fund for Law Enforcement Studies – Undergraduates with a 2.5 GPA. Richard S. Post Private and Industrial Security Endowed Scholarship – Junior or Seniors with a 2.0 GPA. Michael J. Rutherford Memorial Scholarship – Junior or Senior CJ majors enrolled either full or part time with a 2.0 GPA. Zolton Ferency Endowed Scholarship – Undergraduates with a 2.0 GPA. Private and Industrial Security Endowed Scholarship – Undergraduates with security interests with a 2.0 GPA. CRIMINAL JUSTICE ASSOCIATIONS ALPHA PHI SIGMA, the National Criminal Justice Honor Society, is an organization comprised of outstanding students in the School of Criminal Justice. The activities of Alpha Phi Sigma are structured to achieve two objectives: service and social enjoyment. The service objective is achieved through various activities such as Career Night and resume-writing workshops, as well as through programs carried out in conjunction with other agencies (National Safety Council, American Red Cross, or community relations departments of law enforcement units). Such activities and programs are designed to benefit the public and to provide Alpha Phi Sigma members with valuable experience. The social objective is achieved through informal discussions before and after meetings where students, faculty and guests have an opportunity to become better acquainted. Parties and other informal activities help break up class routine. Alpha Phi Sigma strives through all of its activities to further the professionalization of the criminal justice field. Eligible students are those who have completed at least four (4) courses in criminal justice and maintained at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average and a 3.2 GPA in criminal justice courses. Membership in Alpha Phi Sigma is awarded through application. Applications may be picked up at 560 Baker Hall. THE AMERICAN CRIMINAL JUSTICE ASSOCIATION (LAMDA ALPHA EPSILON, ACJA-LAE) is an association devoted to the advancement in professionalism in all areas of criminal justice. It strives to encourage greater cooperation among criminal justice agencies and to promote greater understanding between the community and the profession. Under the aegis of membership, it fosters more responsive training and education to fulfill the needs of the profession throughout sponsorship of seminars, technical materials and personal contacts. The association serves as a unified national voice on key issues of the profession. It is also geared toward promoting social activities among criminal justice students and professionals. For information on membership in Lambda Alpha Epsilon, go to 560 Baker Hall or attend a meeting of the association. AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR INDUSTRIAL SECURITY (ASIS) is the premier membership organization for security professionals. Originated in 1955, ASIS has thousands of members throughout the U.S. and the world who work in security, law enforcement and business. In conjunction with local chapters, ASIS International offers academic scholarships to several students in Michigan each year. Those wanting information regarding membership and scholarship opportunities can visit the ASIS International website at www.asisonline.org. 19

THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLACKS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE is a multiethnic, nonpartisan, nonprofit association of criminal justice professionals and community leaders dedicated to improving the administration of justice. Created in 1974, the NABCJ has made a goal of achieving equal justice for blacks and other minorities in the justice system. Our members consist of criminal justice professionals and community leaders such as those in law enforcement, institutional and community corrections, courts, social services, academia, religious and other community-based interests. Those wanting information regarding membership and scholarship opportunities can visit http://www.nabcj.org/. PHI ALPHA DELTA is a co-ed undergraduate Pre-Law Fraternity committed to providing our members with the best possible resources and skills needed to advance to law school. Pre-law students as well as others still exploring career options are welcome. Through professionalism, volunteerism and fraternalism, we strive to not only better ourselves as scholars, but to improve our community, profession and friendships in the process. Those wanting information regarding membership can contact [email protected]. FUTURE FORENSIC SCIENTISTS OF MSU (FFSMSU) is a student-run organization for students across Michigan State University‟s campus interested in the field of Forensic Science. This group organizes events where undergraduate students can gain more in depth knowledge of the different disciplines with the various areas of Forensics. It strives to engage the students with activities that allow them to make contacts with professionals in the field and fellow students. It will be open to all students, any major, with an interest in forensic science. The American Academy of Forensic Science, the largest forensic science organization in the world, is composed of over 5,000 scientists organized into ten sections representing the different areas of interest, activity, education and expertise of individual members. These include: Criminalistics, Engineering Sciences, Chemistry, General, Jurisprudence, Odontology, Pathology/Biology, Law, Environment/Fisheries & Wildlife, Physical Anthropology, Psychiatry & Behavioral Science, Questioned Documents, Computer Science and Technology. For more information, email [email protected].

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Undergraduate Minors and Specializations
MINORS
Agronomy American Studies – In moratorium effective Spring ‟10 Anthropology through Summer „14 Arabic Art History & Visual Culture Chinese Computer Science Dance Economics Educational Studies Entomology Film Studies French Geographic Information Science Geography German Global Studies in the Arts & Humanities Italian Japanese Jazz Studies Linguistics Mathematics Music

SPECIALIZATIONS
Actuarial Science African American & African Studies African American History & Culture African Studies Agribusiness Management Agricultural & Natural Resources Biotechnology American Indian Studies Asian Pacific American Studies Asian Studies Bioethics, Humanities & Society Canadian Studies Chicano/Latino Studies Coaching Cognitive Science Connected Learning in Agriculture & Natural Resources Conservation & Environmental Law Enforcement Design Digital Humanities Documentary Studies Entrepreneurship Environmental Economics Environmental Studies Fiction Film Production

Nutritional Sciences Philosophy Philosophy & Law Portuguese Religion in the Americas Religious Studies Russian Sociology Spanish Theatre Women‟s & Gender Studies

Food Industry Management Food Processing & Technology Game Design & Development Gender & Global Change Global Public Health & Epidemiology Health Promotion Hospitality Business Real Estate & Development Information & Communication Technology for Development Information Technology International Agriculture International Business International Development Jewish Studies Latin American & Caribbean Studies Marine Ecosystem Management Museum Studies Muslim Studies Natural Resource Recreation Peace & Justice Studies Piano Pedagogy Political Economy Postcolonial & Diaspora Literature & Culture Public Relations Russian & East European Studies Sales Communication Science, Technology, Environment & Public Policy Security Management Spatial Information Processing Sustainability Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems Western European Studies Women, Gender & Social Justice

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CAREER RELATED SERVICES
PLACEMENT SERVICES Career Services and Placement (CSP), located in the Student Services Building, includes the Career Development Center and the Student Employment Office. CSP provides assistance to students and alumni planning careers and seeking jobs in business, industry, government, social services and education. Information on MSU‟s programs and courses, occupations, graduate schools, planning a career or job campaign, job market prospects and employers in many fields may be found at the Career Development Center as well as in the Student Services Annex, Room 149 Student Services Building. Additional career-related resources may be found in the Main Library. Resume writing information may be found in the Career Development Center. CSP conducts workshops on constructing resumes, interviewing, conducting job campaigns and related topics each week throughout the semester for students and alumni. A number of career fairs are sponsored during the year. A Summer Employment Fair is usually held in February. For information on these career fairs, check with CDC staff in Room 6. CSP provides walk-in advising for quick questions regarding a resume, job search or careers at 113 Student Services. Walk-in appointments are limited to 15 minutes and vary from semester to semester. Check for hours posted at 113 Student Services. Regular appointments may be made for more intensive advising on careers and job searches. The staff in the Student Employment Office can help students find part-time and summer jobs on and off campus. All work-study positions are obtained through the Student Employment Office at 110 Student Services. Students must qualify for work-study through the Financial Aid Office before seeking work-study positions. Registration with Career Development and Placement Service is encouraged for all graduating students. It is particularly important for those seeking employment of planning to continue their education. Students should register for job referrals and oncampus interviewing at the CSP web site, www.csp.msu.edu. Internet access and instructions for accessing the CSP website should be available in any campus computer lab. SERVICE LEARNING CENTER The Service Learning Center (SLC) provides opportunities for students to integrate academic work with meaningful community service. There are over thirty programs and more than 500 positions available to students. These positions help to meet established community needs in human service agencies, schools, health agencies and government. Students interested in gaining career-related experience through volunteerism may contact SLC, complete an application and interview for a position. Records of students‟ placements are maintained to verify students‟ experience. Students may request an SLC transcript. For more information, students should pick up a reference handbook available in Room 26, Student Services Building or visit www.csp.msu.edu/sk/index.htm. TESTING OFFICE If you plan to attend graduate or professional school, you will most likely be required to take some type of admissions examination. Information and registration brochures for admissions exams such as the GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT, etc. are available in the Counseling Center Testing Office, 207 Student Services Building. Test booklets include an examination registration form, fee information, registration deadlines, examination dates and a description of the test. The Testing Office also administers vocational, personality and interest inventories free of charge to full-time students. You can visit www.testingoffice.msu.edu for more information.

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ACADEMIC IMPROVEMENT SERVICES
LEARNING RESOURCES CENTER The Learning Resources Center (LRC) at 204 Bessey Hall provides instructional facilities, staff and materials for any MSU student interested in improving his/her reading, writing, math, word processing, listening, study and test-taking skills. The LRC offers workshops every semester that teach learning strategies and how to improve your test-taking skills. You can visit www.msu.edu/user/lrc/ for more information. Computer-assisted materials in math and writing are available in the Learning Laboratory at 204 Bessey. Appointments are not required to use these facilities. Students who would like individualized help may make an appointment with an instructor in 201A Bessey. The Center is usually open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The LRC also has computer-assisted programs to help you prepare for the GRE, MCAT, LSAT and other professional tests for entrance into graduate and professional school. THE WRITING CENTER The Writing Center at 300 Bessey Hall can provide assistance with any writing project at any stage. Writing center consultants can assist with selecting a topic, organizing ideas, editing a rough draft or proofreading a final draft. Call 432-3610 for an appointment. Information is also available at http://writing.msu.edu/. OFFICE OF SUPPORTIVE SERVICES The Office of Supportive Services (OSS) was developed to provide academic support, tutorial services and a computer lab for students in need of additional academic support. These facilities and services are offered to students who meet eligibility requirements. The eligibility guidelines include College Achievement Admission Program students (CAAP), handicapped students, minority students, students receiving federal financial aid and/or students who have below a 2.5 MSU grade point average. Contact www.msu.edu/~oss/. Services available at OSS include: tutorial assistance, a computer laboratory and special computer programs, skill-enrichment programs, graduate school planning assistance, Summer Research Opportunity Program for minority students (SROP/McNair) scholarships and Summer University Program Encouraging Retention (SUPER) programs. For more information about any of these programs, please contact the Office of Supportive Services at 209 Bessey. RESOURCE CENTER FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES (RCPD) The RCPD works to maximize the ability and opportunity of persons with disabilities for full participation at Michigan State University. The RCPD provides disability-related information and referrals, conducts needs assessments, provides disabilityrelated technical assistance, auxiliary aids and services, facilitates reasonable accommodations and provides advocacy and training. RCPD id located in 120 Bessey. Staff specialists can be reached by calling 353-9642 or 355-1293. Information is also available at http://www.rcpd.msu.edu/home/. FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER The MSU Family Resource Center disseminates resource information to assist individuals and families in their balance of work, educational and family responsibilities. The Family Resource Center staff advocates for personal and family issues, regardless of family constellation. The office collaborates with other administrative units to develop and implement family sensitive employment and academic policies and practices. The Family Resource Center develops and coordinates initiatives to support current and anticipated future needs of families and their dependents and to recruit and retain quality employees and students. You can visit the center located at 1407 S. Harrison, Suite 225, call at 432-3745, ext. 146 or visit http://www.frc.msu.edu. OFFICE OF MINORITY STUDENT AFFAIRS (OMSA) OMSA is a department within the office of the Provost. OMSA coordinates and implements a range of services and programs that attempt to positively impact the quality of life for racial/ethnic minority students. Programs coordinated by OMSA include the annual Minority Student Orientation and Welcome Reception, Cultural Programs and the Minority Aide Program. For more information, you can visit the OMSA located in 338 Student Services or call at 353-7745. 23

COUNSELING CENTER The Counseling Center provides developmental and psychological counseling, including assistance in decision-making on immediate issues and long-range plans. Career, ethnic, self-management, sexual assault and substance abuse counseling are also provided. Special group counseling services are available and will be discussed during the initial meeting with the counselor. A Self-Management Laboratory provides resources for students considering self-directed behavioral changes. More information is available at www.couns.msu.edu. The Counseling Center is located at 207 Student Services Building (355-8270). Regular office hours are Monday and Tuesday 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Wednesday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The Multi-Ethnic Counseling Center Alliance (MECCA), for minority students who wish to work with minority counselors, is located in 207 Student Services (355-8270). MECCA assists students of all racial and ethnic groups who are experiencing cultural, social or personal conflicts. The Sexual Assault Crisis and Safety Education program assists victims of rape/sexual assault and helps reduce such incidents in the University environment. An array of workshops, films and presentations are available upon request. Persons may contact the program coordinator in 207 Student Services. There is also a 24-hour crisis line available at 372-6666. The Testing Office at 207 Student Services is not only a national testing information center, but also provides complete testing services for students working with counselors in the assessment of their personal attributes. Resources include interactive computer-based guidance systems that provide assistance in making informed major choices and career decisions. They can help gather information, explore options and develop strategies for decision-making. Career Counseling with trained staff is available at 207 Student Services. Counselors assist in dealing with such issues as family pressures, issues of inadequacy, motivation, uncertainty concerning aptitudes and interests or generalized problems in decisionmaking. Computer-based guidance systems are available on an appointment basis in these locations: SIGI-Plus (System of Interactive Guidance and Information) Career Development Center – 6 Student Services, 355-9510 ext. 335 Learning Resources Center – 204 Bessey Hall, 353-9089 Main Library – Career Collection Self-Directed Search (Career Assessment Program) Career Development Center – 6 Student Services, 355-9510 ext. 335

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ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: A CORE VALUE AT MICHIGAN STATE ACADEMIC integrity and responsibility are fundamental values in a community of scholars. Doing your own work – and taking responsibility for that work – allows you to test your own abilities and receive honest feedback. Honesty and integrity within the University are fundamental to building the trust that is required for students and faculty to thrive and learn from one another. Violating this social contract erodes this trust. As students new to the university, it is important to be aware of your responsibilities as members of the MSU academic community. ACADEMIC misconduct, cheating and plagiarizing violate these fundamental principles. At MSU, such misconduct is described as: using work or answers that are not your own; providing academic work or answers to another person; accepting or providing assistance with completing assignments or examinations; failing to cite others ideas, theories or written work when used in an assignment; interfering through any means with another‟s academic work; faking research data or results For example, it would be a violation of academic integrity to: turn in an exam, paper or project that is not wholly your own work; get questions and/or answers from students who have already taken an exam or quiz you are scheduled to take; copy answers from another student‟s exam or test; work with other students to create a common set of answers to assignments without your instructor‟s permission; have another person take a test or complete assignments for you; submit the same paper for two or more classes; download answers to problems or projects and submit them as your own; collaborate with other students on projects or assignments without your instructor‟s permission PLAGIARISM is a particular form of cheating that involves representing someone else‟s work as your own. Reports of plagiarism have increased as students turn to the Internet as a major source of data. “Cutting and pasting” is a dangerous practice since it is easy to assume credit for someone else‟s work. Plagiarism may include: copying sentences or phrases from the work of another without a citation; changing a few words in a sentence that is written by another and then claiming it as your own original work; using someone else‟s original idea without citation; failing to reference the source of data or facts; submitting a borrowed, purchased or downloaded paper Properly attributing the ideas, words, processes and results of others (that is, including a citation) demonstrates respect for another scholar‟s work and effort. CONSEQUENCES of academic dishonesty can be severe. If your instructor believes you have committed an act of academic misconduct, s/he may issue a penalty grade on the assignment or in the course. If your instructor gives you a penalty grade in the course, the MSU policy on “Integrity of Scholarship and Grades” requires your instructor to send a letter to you and your Dean to explain the circumstances. Depending on the seriousness and extent of the violation, the Dean may call for a college-level hearing to consider additional punishment against you. The hearing board can impose sanctions which include issuing a warning, placing you on warning probation, instituting disciplinary probation or suspending you from the university. Ignorance of university rules regarding academic misconduct cannot be used to exonerate you from sanctions. Please refer to the complete policy on Integrity of Scholarship and Grades located in the Academic Programs catalog at https://www.reg.msu.edu/AcademicPrograms/Text.asp?Section=112#s534. It is also important to understand that cheating and plagiarizing are considered fraud – a crime punishable by law enforcement outside the university. To clarify policies and procedures concerning academic integrity and academic misconduct at Michigan 25

Sate University, visit the Ombudsman at MSU (129 N. Kedzie Hall) or the Ombudsman‟s web http://www.msu.edu/unit/ombud/. All questions are welcome and inquiries may be made online through a secure server. For information on how to properly reference and cite sources, please access the following library web page: http://www.lib.msu.edu/help/#cr.
Office of the Associate Provost for Undergraduate Education, updated 3/18/08

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COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCE – HONOR CODE The Honor Code applies to all citizens of the College. We, the College of Social Science Spartans, in order to meet our responsibility to each other within the broader Michigan State University community and to align student and faculty professionalism in order to create an atmosphere for free and open exchange of ideas Adopt this Honor Code to uphold the following values: To respect individual and group diversity o We have much to learn from one another To take pride in the university community o This is our home, not only our school To work together to uphold the value of excellence o We hold ourselves and colleagues to a higher standard To take accountability of one‟s own actions o Our integrity is worth more than our grade To ensure that no individual has an unfair academic or personal advantage over another o Everyone‟s grade must reflect their work, not their relationships with faculty or other students We the faculty, students and administration of the College of Social Science expect: that these values will be demonstrated inside and outside of the classroom, and will be internalized and upheld in our lives beyond our time at MSU http://www.socialscience.msu.edu/current/honorcode.html

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POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
CLASSIFICATION OF STUDENTS For purposes of registration and determining eligibility for certain student activities, a classification of students by class year is made by the Office of the Registrar at the end of each semester based on the number of credits earned and according to the following table: Credits Earned Class 1-27 Freshman 28-55 Sophomore 56-87 Junior 88 and above Senior CREDIT LOAD Although Michigan State University considered full-time status to be twelve credit hours, the average credit load per semester is fifteen. Students may not enroll for more than 19 credits without prior permission from an advisor. Students with less than a 2.5 grade point average should not enroll for more than 15 credits per semester. Some forms of financial aid have a minimum enrollment requirement. Students who have financial aid are advised to check with the Financial Aid Office in the Student Services Building to verify the requirements of their financial aid package. CHANGE OF ENROLLMENT/REGISTRATION Students wishing to add courses after registration may do so through the fifth day of classes. To add courses after the fifth day, students must go through the department offering the course. Students may continue to drop courses up to the middle of the semester. After the middle of the semester, students may drop courses only with the permission of the dean of their college. Students will only be able to drop a course after the middle of the semester to correct errors in enrollment or because of catastrophic events (i.e. serious personal illness) (Academic Programs). Students are reminded to check the University web site at http://www.reg.msu.edu/ROInfo/Calendar/Academic.asp each semester for important dates regarding dropping and adding courses. For information regarding fees charged for late enrollment and the university‟s refund policy, visit http://ctlr.msu.edu/studrec/OperationPolicies.htm#Refund. REPEAT COURSES A repeatable course is one in which a student has earned less than a 2.0 grade. Any course repeated for credit must be taken on the same grading system under which the course was taken the first time, except where standard requirements to the contrary must be satisfied in order to meet graduation requirements. Whenever a course is repeated on a credit basis, the most recent grade replaces the previous grade in computing grade point averages; however, all entries remain a part of the student‟s permanent academic record. A student may repeat no more than 20 semester credits. If a student repeats the 21st credit, the student will be academically dismissed. WITHDRAWAL FROM THE UNIVERSITY A criminal justice major who wishes to withdraw from the university should contact the Office of Student Affairs, 201 Berkey Hall, in the College of Social Science. Students will be advised of the academic consequences of withdrawing and the method for applying for readmission. A “Voluntary Withdrawal” form must be completed and signed by the student. Students may withdraw from the university through the 12th week of the semester. A student may withdraw before the middle of the semester without a grade reported. Always check http://www.reg.msu.edu/ROInfo/Calendar/Academic.asp for specific dates in the current university calendar.

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GRADING SYSTEMS Michigan State University employs three different systems of grading in the undergraduate program: the numerical system, the Credit/No-Credit system and the Pass/No Grade system. Students must receive a minimal 2.0, or the grade will be reported as No Credit. The decision to enroll for a course on the Credit/No-Credit system must be communicated by the student to the Registrar‟s Office by the end of the 5th day of class (Enrollment in the CR-NC System, Academic Programs). The numerical system consists of the following scale: 4.0; 3.5; 3.0; 2.5; 2.0; 1.5; 1.0; 0.0. All grades are final and may not be changed by re-examination or by the submission of additional work. All courses in a student‟s major must be on the numerical grading system (The Numerical System, Academic Programs). Courses taken in satisfaction of College and major requirements may not be taken on a Credit-No Credit basis. INCOMPLETE GRADES An instructor may elect to issue an Incomplete (“I”) grade if in compliance with University policy. Incompletes may be given only if: 1. The student has completed at least 80% of the semester satisfactorily but is unable to complete the class work and/or take the final examination because of illness or another compelling reason, and 2. The instructor judges the student can complete the required work without repeating the course. The required work must be complete and a grade reported to the Office of the Registrar no later than the middle of the student’s next semester in attendance. Required work should be completed at least one week in advance of the deadline date in order to give the instructor time to evaluate the student‟s completed work and issue a grade (Postponement of Grading, Academic Programs). CORRECTION OF GRADES A student‟s grade may be changed only if the first grade is in error. The time limit for the correction of grades is 30 days after the start of the new semester. The Office of the Registrar reserves the right to audit student records and to correct them as necessary. ACADEMIC STANDING OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS (ASUS) Under this policy, all undergraduate students must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 to be considered in good academic standing. A student with a cumulative GPA of less than 2.0 will be placed on probation, final probation or will be recessed. For more information on this policy, see Academic Programs. GUEST STUDENT STATUS AT ANOTHER INSTITUTION MSU students may attend other educational institutions as Guest Students for short periods, either during the regular academic year or during a summer semester, for the purpose of earning credit for transfer to Michigan State University. To ensure that courses will apply toward the student‟s program, the student should contact a CJ advisor. Michigan State University students beyond sophomore standing may not earn credit at two-year institutions for transfer to Michigan State University. Students wishing to attend another Michigan educational institution as a guest student need to complete the Michigan Uniform Undergraduate Guest Application form. Visit http://www.reg.msu.edu/ROInfo/EnrReg/GuestStatus.asp to generate an online Guest Application. An official transcript from the registrar of the school at which the courses were taken must be submitted to: Office of Admissions 250 Administration Building Michigan State University East Lansing, MI 48824 Students wishing to attend non-Michigan educational institutions should obtain the necessary application form from the host institution. As many institutions have limitations and deadlines for guests, student should complete the application and submit it well in advance of the semester for which they are applying. To ensure that courses will transfer to MSU, a Guest Course Approval Form must be completed.

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GUEST COURSE APPROVAL FORM To ensure classes taken at a non-Michigan educational institution will transfer to Michigan State University, a Guest Course Approval Form must be completed before a student enrolls in the course. This form is available at the Office of Student Affairs in the College of Social Science. Your advisor may have a limited supply as well. An official transcript from the non-Michigan institution must be sent to the Office of the Registrar at Michigan State University after the student has completed and earned credit in the course. The course will be evaluated for Michigan State University course equivalencies before the credit can be posted to the student‟s academic records. TRANSFER COURSE EQUIVALENCIES MSU students should always consult with their Criminal Justice academic advisor before enrolling in coursework offered at another institution to assure its applicability to graduation requirements. As a pre-advisor check on the transferability of courses, students can view Transfer MSU at www.transfer.msu.edu. Once an MSU student reaches junior status (56 credits), no credits can be accepted from two-year institutions. Course content can still be accepted toward the 120 credit requirement. Only those credits earned for institutions accredited by one of the regional accrediting agencies will be considered for transfer. Regional accreditation does not automatically result in transferability of coursework. The various colleges and/or departments of the University determine individual course equivalency and transferability. When the coursework has been completed at an institution outside the United States, the institution must be an officially recognized tertiary institution. Final recognition and posting of transfer courses on the student‟s academic record will follow receipt of an official transcript of coursework sent from the previous institution(s) and the applicant‟s admission to the University. Transfer credit evaluations completed on your behalf prior to review of a final, official transcript are tentative and are to be used for advising purposes only. CHANGING A MAJOR Freshmen and sophomores initiate changes of major preference in the appropriate Undergraduate University Division Student Affairs Office: South Complex residents – S33 Wonders, 353-1660 (Case, Holden, Wilson and Wonders Halls) Brody Hall Complex residents – 160 Brody, 353-3863 (Armstrong, Bailey, Brody, Bryan, Butterfield, Emmons and Rather Halls) East Complex residents – C130 Hubbard, 884-3501 (Akers, Fee, Holmes, Hubbard and McDonel Halls) North Campus and Off-Campus residents – 170 Bessey Hall, 355-3515 (Abbott, Campbell, Landon, Mason, Mayo, Owen, Phillips, Shaw, Snyder, Williams, VanHoosen and Yakeley/Gilchrist Halls) Students enrolled in James Madison College and Lyman Briggs School, regardless of class level, must initiate major changes in the Office of Student Affairs or the Dean‟s Office in their respective colleges. Juniors and seniors wishing to change their major from one degree college to another degree college (or within the same college) must initiate the change in the Assistant Dean‟s Office of the college in which the student is currently registered. If the change is approved, it will become effective at the beginning of the next term. Students changing their major must meet the requirements for graduation given in the catalog current at the time the change is effective. Twenty credits must be completed while enrolled in the major in which the degree is to be earned. FINAL EXAM No student is required to take more than two final examinations during any one day of finals week. Criminal Justice students who have three or more exams scheduled for the same day may take their class schedule to the Office of Student Affairs for the College of Social Science, 201 Berkey Hall, for assistance in arranging an alternative time for one of the three final exams.

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APPLICATION FOR READMISSION Students who have not completed their academic programs may reenter the university in any of the three semesters (fall, spring or summer) in the twelve months immediately following their last registered term without having to file an Application for Readmission. Students who have been recessed or dismissed must contact the dean of their college regarding the readmission policy and application process. Students who have not been enrolled during the last twelve months must file an Application for Readmission, which may be obtained from the Office of the Registrar, Hannah Administration Building or completed online at http://www.reg.msu.edu/ROInfo/EnrReg/ReadmissionProcedure.asp. Beginning Fall 2000, returning students who began their programs on the quarter system and who have not completed the General Education/Integrative Studies requirements will be held to the new university Integrative Studies course requirements. (See Integrative Study Requirements) APPLYING FOR GRADUATION Applications for graduation should be submitted by the first week of the preceding semester the student anticipates completing degree requirements. The graduation application is available at www.reg.msu.edu under the Graduation/Honors menu and is electronically submitted. Students who anticipate completing degree requirements during a summer session need to apply for summer graduation by the first week of the preceding spring semester. Students completing degree requirements during a summer session may participate in Spring Commencement but will not receive their degree until successful completion of their summer enrollment. POLICY REGARDING THE TRANSFER OF COURSES AND CREDITS The School of Criminal Justice welcomes students who transfer from other institutions of higher learning. The School will accept transfer students with any declared major in their educational background, from any accredited institution, providing existing MSU admissions standards are met. Individuals coming from community or junior college criminal justice programs will find Michigan State University‟s upper level curriculum well suited to the continuation of their educational careers. These guidelines are intended to facilitate the transfer of courses and credits to Michigan State University from other colleges and universities. The School‟s transfer credit policy statement should assist students in planning their two-year programs. It should also help to ease the transfer and maximize the retention of credits applicable toward the bachelor‟s degree at MSU‟s School of Criminal Justice. The guidelines are as follows: 1. Michigan State University will accept up to 60 semester credits (90 quarter credits) of coursework completed at a community or junior college in transfer or up to 90 semester credits from a four-year college or university. 2. Non-criminal justice transfer coursework is not evaluated by the School of Criminal Justice but is evaluated by the appropriate academic unit. 3. The School of Criminal Justice will re-evaluate criminal justice coursework taken at other institutions. The School of Criminal Justice does not allow more than 20 CJ credits in transfer to apply toward the major. 4. Core courses (CJ 110 Introduction to Criminal Justice; CJ 220 Criminology; CJ 275 Criminal Procedure; CJ 292 Methods of Criminal Justice Research; CJ 335 Policing; CJ 355 Juvenile Justice and CJ 365 Corrections) may be waived upon completion of comparable coursework at another institution (with a minimum grade point average of 2.0 or the equivalent) and approval of the School‟s faculty. To initiate a waiver, the student must speak to a Criminal Justice advisor. The student will need the course syllabus, textbook and/or class notes. A waiver form will be filled out and submitted to the appropriate faculty member for course evaluation. Requests to waive criminal justice courses need to be made the first semester of enrollment at Michigan State University. If a waiver is granted for any of the 300 level core courses, the student will be required to take a corresponding 400 level class as an elective. TRANSFER COURSE EQUIVALENCIES To ensure transferability of courses and credits from other educational institutions, students may check Transfer MSU at www.transfer.msu.edu. 30

TRANSFER STUDENTS Michigan State University welcomes nearly 2,500 new students each year through the transfer process. Following are the guidelines and policies related to your transfer to MSU: Only the credits earned at the institutions accredited by one of the regional accrediting agencies will be considered for transfer. When the coursework has been completed at the institutions outside the United States, the school must be recognized by MSU on an individual basis. Regional accreditation does not automatically result in transferability of coursework. The various colleges and/or departments of the University determine course transferability. Final recognition and posting of transfer credits in the transfer student‟s academic record follows receipt of an official transcript of the coursework from your previous institution(s) and admission to the University. Effective Fall 2006, a minimum of 2.0 must be earned in each course in order for the credit to be transferred to MSU. Students transferring from two-year institutions such as community or junior colleges may be awarded a maximum of one-half the credits required for the bachelor‟s degree (usually 60 semester or 90 quarter credits). You are encouraged to contact your academic advisor or review Transfer MSU on the web at www.transfer.msu.edu routinely throughout your transfer process. MSU STUDENTS In addition to the above limitations on course transferability, once a Michigan State University student reaches junior status (56 credits), no credits can be accepted from a two-year institution. Course content can be accepted toward the 120 credit requirement.

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SCHOOL OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCE Description of Courses
CJ 110 3(3-0) Fall, Spring, Summer CJ 210 Fall 3(3-0) Introduction to Criminal Justice

Description and analysis of agencies and processes involved in administration of justice in the United States.

Introduction to Forensic Science

Recommended: A background in general chemistry and biology.

Techniques of the crime scene search. Collection and preservation of physical evidence. Class and individual scientific tests. Rules of evidence governing admissibility of physical evidence. Expert testimony.

CJ220 3(3-0) Fall, Spring, Summer

Criminology

Interdepartmental with the Department of Sociology

Pre-req: CJ 110 or (SOC 100 or concurrently) Open only to Criminal Justice or Sociology majors

Introduction to the socio-legal foundation of crime. Crime typology and measurement procedures. Theory and public policy. Societal responses to crime and criminals.

CJ 235 Fall

3(3-0)

Investigation Procedures

Recommended: CJ 275

Laws of evidence controlling investigative procedures. Crime scene concerns. Multi-agency investigation.

CJ 275 Fall, Spring
Pre-req: CJ 110

3(3-0)

Criminal Procedure

Administration of criminal law. Investigation, prosecution, adjudication and sentencing. Constitutional safeguards and legal controls on official action.

CJ 292 Fall, Spring

3(3-0)

Methods of Criminal Justice Research

Pre-req: (STT 200 or STT 201) and (CJ 220 or concurrently) Open only to Criminal Justice majors – Not open to freshmen

Logic, design, analysis and ethical principles in Criminal Justice research. Indicators of crime and its control.

CJ 294 Fall, Spring

3(2-2)

Leadership and Professional Development in Criminal Justice

Open only to freshmen and sophomore Criminal Justice majors

Career planning and professional development. Leadership principles and theory, as related to the field of criminal justice.

NOTE: Leadership/Prof. Dev. In CJ (CJ 294) credits count toward your general electives, not your CJ electives.

CJ 335 Fall, Spring

3(3-0)

Policing

Pre-req: CJ 292 or concurrently Open only to Junior and Senior Criminal Justice majors

Roles, responsibilities, issues and trends pertinent to contemporary law enforcement organizations in contemporary society.

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CJ 355 Fall, Spring

3(3-0)

Juvenile Justice

Pre-req: CJ 292 or concurrently Open only to Junior and Senior Criminal Justice majors

The juvenile justice system and law. Theories of juvenile delinquency and deviance. Sociological, psychological and anthropological perspectives.

CJ 365 Fall, Spring

3(3-0)

Corrections

Pre-req: CJ 292 or concurrently Open only to Junior and Senior Criminal Justice majors

Historical and contemporary views of offender management and treatment. Corrections system operation. Effects of institutionalization. Alternatives to incarceration.

CJ 385 Fall

3(3-0)

Private Security

Pre-req: CJ 292 or concurrently Open only to Junior and Senior Criminal Justice majors

Relationships of private protection services with public law enforcement. Individuals, businesses and governments providing prevention, protection, investigation and disaster recovery services. Protection of persons, property and information.

CJ 400 (V) Fall, Spring, Summer

Honors Study 1 to 3 credits. May enroll for a maximum of 6 credits

Open only to Honors College Seniors w/approval of school

Faculty-supervised group or individual study dealing with some phase of the Criminal Justice system.

CJ 421 3(3-0) Spring of odd years
Pre-req: CJ 110 Recommended: CJ 220 Open only to Juniors and Seniors

Minorities, Crime and Social Policy

A socio-historical analysis of the effects of race and ethnicity on legitimate social opportunities, criminal behavior, victimization and differential judicial processing. Analysis of the impact of assimilation and acculturation on criminal behavior, victimization and criminal justice processes.

CJ 422 3(3-0) Fall of odd years

Comparative and Historical Criminal Justice

Pre-req: CJ 110 Open only to Junior and Senior Criminal Justice majors

Comparative study of criminal justice systems. Theories, types and effects of intervention.

CJ 424W 3(3-0) Spring of even years

Crime, Mass Media and Society

Open only to Senior Criminal Justice majors

Representation of crime and criminal justice in the media. Relationship between media and criminal justice organizations. Images of crime, criminal justice and trafficking. Media effects on criminal justice policy.

CJ 425 3(3-0) Spring of even years
Pre-req: CJ 110 Recommended: CJ 220 or WS 201 Open only to Juniors and Seniors

Women and Criminal Justice Interdepartmental with the Department of Women‟s Studies

Theories on women‟s victimization and criminality. Women‟s experiences as victims, offenders and criminal justice employees. Laws and their effect on the rights of women in the criminal justice system.

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CJ 427W 3(3-0) Criminology and Public Policy Fall Pre-req: CJ 220 and CJ 292, Tier I writing course Open only to Juniors and Seniors
Advanced study of criminological theory. Examination of policies implied by different theories of crime. Evaluation of crime control policies.

CJ 429 Fall

3(3-0)

Topics in CyberSecurity

Pre-req: CSE 101 or CSE 131 or CSE 231 Open only to Juniors, Seniors or Graduate Students

Technical, legal, criminal, medical business and communications aspects of CyberSecurity.

CJ 430W 3(3-0) Advanced Seminar in Policing Fall Pre-req: CJ 335, Tier I writing course Open only to Juniors/Seniors
Advanced issues in policing. Police strategies and evaluation. Behavioral determinants of policing. Socialization and culture of police. Police coercion. Police deviance.

CJ 432 Spring

3(3-0)

Community Policing

Pre-req: CJ 335 Open only to Junior and Senior Criminal Justice majors

Community policing philosophy, applications, issues and contemporary research. Community policing models.

CJ 433 Spring

3(3-0)

Law Enforcement Intelligence Operations

Pre-req: CJ 335 Open only to Junior and Senior Criminal Justice majors

Law enforcement intelligence as an analytic tool for case development and resource allocation. Historical, ethical, legal and operational issues affecting current practice.

CJ 434 Fall

3(3-0)

Police Administration

Pre-req: CJ 335 Open only to Senior Criminal Justice majors

Organizational theory, leadership, communications and labor relations in police administration. Historical and legal perspectives.

CJ 439 Spring

3(3-0)

Homeland Security

Pre-req: CJ 110 Open to Juniors and Seniors. Approval of the department.

Definition of terrorism and terrorist groups. Fundamental principles of emergency management and homeland security. Historical perspectives and modern threats. Public health and environmental protection. Private sector role and impacts. Security vs. civil liberties. Science, technology and research issues.

CJ 445W Fall

3(3-0)

Cyber-Crime and Cyber-Security

Pre-req: CJ 385 and completion of Tier I writing requirement Open only to Senior Criminal Justice majors
Internet crimes, problems and procedures for cyber-security.

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CJ 456W Spring

3(3-0)

Criminal Careers and Career Criminals

Pre-req: CJ 355 or CJ 365, Tier I writing course Open only to Senior Criminal Justice majors

Types of juvenile and adult criminal careers. Extent, etiology, control and treatment of selected offender types. Process of criminal career development.

CJ 465W Spring

3(3-0)

Critical Issues in Corrections

Pre-req: CJ 365, Tier I writing course Open only to Junior and Senior Criminal Justice majors

Advanced topics in corrections. Probation and parole. Community corrections. Recidivism and reentry. Evolution and punishment. Comparative systems of confinement.

CJ 466 Fall

3(3-0)

Corrections Organizations and Systems

Pre-req: CJ 355 or CJ 365 Open only to Senior Criminal Justice majors

Management of correctional organizations. Interactions between correctional organizations and their political and cultural environments.

CJ 471 3(3-0) Fall of odd years

Law of Corrections

Recommended: CJ 275 Open only to Junior and Senior Criminal Justice majors

Constitutional limitations and the impact of law on correctional practice. Due process, prisoner‟s rights and parole and probation.

CJ 474 Spring

3(3-0)

Law and Criminal Justice Policy

Recommended: CJ 275 Open only to Junior and Senior Criminal Justice majors or Interdisciplinary Studies in Social Science majors
Impact of law on police practices, court processes and corrections institutions and programs. Development, implementation and evaluation of judicial policies.

CJ 485W Spring

3(3-0)

Critical Issues in Private Security

Pre-req: CJ 385, Tier I writing course Open only to Junior and Senior Criminal Justice majors.

Advanced topics in private security. Planning and administering. Organizing and staffing. Human relations. Management styles. Media relations.

CJ 490 (V) Fall, Spring, Summer

Independent Study 1 to 3 credits (may re-enroll for a maximum of 6 credits)

Pre-req: CJ 335, CJ 355, CJ 365 or CJ 385 Open only to Junior and Senior Criminal Justice majors. Approval of the department
Individual study in fields of criminal justice, under direct supervision of a faculty member.

CJ 491 Fall, Spring

(V)

Topics in Criminal Justice 1 to 4 credits (may re-enroll for a maximum of 10 credits)

Pre-req: CJ 292 Open only to Junior and Senior Criminal Justice majors. Approval of the department
Special issues in Criminal Justice.

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CJ 494 (V) Fall, Spring, Summer

Criminal Justice Practicum 3 to 12 credits (may re-enroll for a maximum of 12 credits)

Pre-req: CJ 335, CJ 355, CJ 365 or CJ 385 Open only to Junior and Senior Criminal Justice majors. Approval of the department
Observation, participation, and study in selected criminal justice agencies.

NOTE: Criminal Justice internship (CJ 494) credits count toward your general electives, not your CJ electives.

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FACULTY
PROFESSOR Bynum, Timothy S. Carter, David L. Chermak, Steve M. Kutnjak Ivkovich, Sanja Maxwell, Christopher D. McGarrell, Edmund F. Morash, Merry A. Nalla, Mahesh K. Smith, Christopher E. PhD PhD PhD PhD/JD PhD PhD PhD PhD PhD/JD 1977 1980 1993 1995 1998 1986 1978 1988 1988 Florida State University Sam Houston State University State University of New York/Albany University of Delaware Rutgers University State University of New York/Albany University of Maryland State University of New York/Albany University of Connecticut Joined MSU 1977 1985 2005 2007 1998 2001 1980 1992 1994

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR Corley, Charles J. DeJong, Christina Dow, Steven B. Foran, David R. Holt, Thomas Maxwell, Sheila R. Smith, Ruth J. Terrill, William C. Wilson, Jeremy PhD PhD PhD/JD PhD PhD PhD PhD PhD PhD 1986 1994 1999 1987 2005 1994 2003 2000 2002 Bowling Green State University University of Maryland University of Michigan University of Michigan University of Missouri-St. Louis Rutgers University University of Strathclyde Rutgers University Ohio State University 1990 1994 1979 2002 2009 1994 2005 2005 2008

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR Chaudhuri, Soma Cobbina, Jennifer Gibbs, Carole E. Gore, Meredith L. Melde, Christopher E. Pizarro, Jesenia M. Rivers, Louie Zeoli, April PhD PhD PhD PhD PhD PhD PhD PhD 2008 2009 2006 2006 2007 2005 2006 2007 Vanderbilt University University of Missouri-St. Louis University of Maryland, College Park Cornell University University of Missouri-St. Louis Rutgers University Ohio State University Johns Hopkins School of Public Health 2008 2009 2006 2008 2007 2005 2008 2008

ACADEMIC ADVISOR Burton, Shannon Homberg, Timothy Kolar, Barbara MA MA MA 2002 2002 1996 Michigan State University Michigan State University Michigan State University 2001 1998 1997

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